Best Captain in the lower keys. Born here, knows the waters,…read moreand knows how to put fish in the boat. He loves ever trip as if it was his first trip. He loves fishing. He loves to share that with his clients..

While "some other BIG NAME boats" focus on profit for their owners, Captain Conrad's goal is to…read moreprovide a memorable fishing experience for his clients. He is professional, knowledgeable, high-energy, and relentless. He had an aggressive plan to push out where he knows fish are as opposed to wasting time on over-fished spots that are closer to shore. We did whatever was necessary (trolling, drifting, bottom fishing, flat lining, you name it) to catch high quality fish-Bull Mahi, Black fin Tuna, Snapper, Grouper, Almaco Jack, Yellow Eyes, Blackbelly Rosefish. I look forward to my next trip with Captain Conrad and highly recommend you book with him as well. -Aaron Date fished: 6/26/2024

While down from Ohio.... We saw there was going to be a break in all the wind that was coming…read morethrough and gave Maya a call. So glad we did the prices were right and everything went really good!!!! She directed us to some good spots to fish and to be honest I was just happy to be out on the water and fishing at some depths I haven't been able to in the past down here!!!! I'd give more than 5 stars if I could. We had the 23' T top. So if you're thinking about renting a boat there's no point in looking any further. Thanks again for the great experience

Mya is wonderful her boats are all clean snd ready to run. She snd her staff are quite helpful…read morewith directions and advising fishing areas.

Tim was amazing. Allowed us to Take our time. Never rushed…read moreus. Played his part well took us to all of the best spots to snorkel and fish. We also went to an amazing sandbar. Amazing trip all around. And the pineapple at the end was the cherry on top.

Captain Tim was wonderful from the moment we booked, until we stepped back onto the dock. He's…read moreincredibly professional and takes safety seriously. 25+ years boating in the area means he's highly knowledgeable on the area and understands weather patterns. He really offers a variety of activities to suit every group. I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone interested in chartering a ride in key west! We really had a lovely time. The complimentary bottled ice water and fresh fruit was a great touch.

Captain Clint was amazing! We had a group of 6 and had plenty of room on his boat. He took us on…read morethe backcountry and sand bar trip. We saw sharks, stingrays and a sea turtle! Was hoping for dolphins but they were anywhere to be found. The sand bars were beautiful!! Highly recommend a trip with Captain Clint!!

5/5 would go again. What a fun day. Cap'n Clint picked us…read moreup at Cudjoe Marina on a beautiful spring day in a beautiful boat- obviously well kept and cared for. We settled in and set off for the ride to Looe Coral reserve for snorkeling- 1st stop. We beat the crowds and secured the best tie off spot. We spent about an hour enjoying the below the surface life. We even swam with a sea turtle. The snorkeling was the best I've ever experienced, and I guess that's why Looe Key is one of the top ten worldwide snorkeling places listed in last month's issue of SCUBA. After capturing some kicking videos underwater with the GoPro, we climbed back aboard and headed out to the flats to check out a few sand bars. He picked a great spot, devoid of other fun seekers and after a beat we opted to head out for more touring. We went back into the mangroves and checked out the local sights. Cap'n Clint was so forthcoming with information and he is knowledgeable and so much fun! He has history here, and it shows. I hope to go again and I am definitely booking this for when my family comes to visit. Things spotted while boating: sea turtle diving, sting ray, some type of shark (No dolphins, . this time, but they're out there somewhere!) Things not spotted: other tours . Thank you Clint Moore for a great day- we will try for better than baloney on bread next time (bad on us)

These guys are great. Captain James took us directly to the best locations. The snorkeling gear was…read moreexcellent and the Looe reef is beyond comparison. I highly recommend them.

giant tiki hut reef resort in Florida keys that doesn't have a blender…read more yowza. Not what we expected. No pina coladas were had. Room is sorta gross especially for price.

Annie was very helpful in telling us everything about the boat. She told us about the sandbars we…read morewere looking for and even made recommendations about where to set up. We had a great time. This was the best part of our Florida Keys trip. We really enjoyed it. The water was beautiful.

Annie at Backcountry Boat Rental was amazing. She worked with us after the day we had planned had…read morebad weather. We went out the following day! Great fun!

Reserved a boat to use for fishing during the week. Chet took us to the boat gave us instruction…read moreand sent us on our way. It was a windy day and the boat motor wasn't working right. We own boats in michigan and aren't novices when it comes to boating. The boat wouldn't go on plane and it made for a very scary ride to little torch key. Chet was called and he came to pick up the boat the next day motor still sounded horrible. He did not have another boat to give us. He did refund the rental fee but has kept our deposit. Not a great way to start a start our vacation. Would really like to get our deposit back!

We rented a boat and the motor kept bogging down and it would not go on plane. We limped out to…read morewhere we wanted to go but it took us an extra hour each way I estimate. This shortened our day out snorkeling significantly. Chet did not refund any money and when I called and left a message and sent texts to his cell phone, he did not return my messages.

My family and I were in Cudjoe Key a few weeks ago and were happy to find a boat rental…read moreestablishment that had a boat available on a two-day notice. The proprietor or employee, unsure which, was very friendly and worked quickly to get us underway. But, I think the negatives outweighed the few positives. First, the place (a small office on the backside of a multi-use building) was difficult to find. When I did find it, no one was there although I was arriving about 30 mins. prior to my agreed upon rental time. The boat came in about 15 mins late and the Poseidon employee worked very hard to clean the boat, drive down the street to fill gas cans in order to fuel up the boat, and then complete the fueling process. We departed about 40 mins after the rental start time. To his credit, he allowed me to come back as late as an hour after the agreed upon rental period. The boat was a typical rental. It showed its years and usage. It also did not have a working marine radio and the tiny anchor struggled to keep us in one place when we stopped to swim. Most frustrating was the return of the boat and the email notification that I owed $60 for fuel. There was no one at the rental office when we returned. Some older gentleman who presumably knew the owner helped me dock the boat. When I later received an email informing me that I owed $60 for a quarter tank of fuel, I wrote back to the owner explaining that I could not understand the use of about 12 gallons of fuel costing $60 ($5 a gallon). At the time, fuel from the Shell station where he went to purchase fuel prior to my trip was about $2.80 a gallon. He sent me a copy of the contract I signed with a note on the bottom advising that gas would cost $60 per quarter tank. I've never paid that much for gas after a boat rental. I was a bit ticked off. Decent place, but wouldn't give it my business again.

We booked for 2 excursions, sunset cruise and 5 hour private charter. The communication was…read morefabulous to pick the perfect days for each. Our sunset cruise was great Captain Frankie and First Mate Deego (such a love bug) The 5 hour private charter was exactly what we wanted, no plans, no pressure, no desires. Unfortunately for Captain Frankie he was with us again on this excursion, he may still be in therapy. Can't wait until next year for our next adventure with them, see you January 2026!!!!

My husband and I had the absolute pleasure of chartering a boat with Captain V, and it was truly an…read moreunforgettable experience. From the moment we set sail, we could tell Captain V was an expert -- not only was she knowledgeable about the area, but she made it her mission to ensure we had a great time. Her attention to detail, warmth, and genuine passion for what she does made the trip feel personal and special. Captain V is an outstanding captain and also a great conversationalist, easy to talk to, and was incredibly accommodating to our needs. She went above and beyond to make sure we enjoyed every moment. If you want a top-notch charter experience, I wholeheartedly recommend Xotic Island Charters. You won't regret it -- it's an experience you'll treasure.